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WANTED: AHMSI American Home Mortgage Servicing Permanent Loan Modifications MHA HAMP Documents

- Southlake, Texas. If you are a borrower who has received a completed loan modification with American Home Mortgage Servicing commonly referred to as AHMSI formerly found… Read more
HARP 2.0 Refinance – “Responsible” Homeowners Get Their Reward

In November 2011 the Obama administration announced an overhaul on the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Much needed and anticipated, HARP Refinance 2.0 stands to provide relief to a LOT… Read more
The Future Of Real Estate

I’ve made a new video. It’s called “The Future Of Real Estate”. It’s very educational, and it’s entertaining. Have a… Read more
No Truth Coming From Mortgage Bankers Ass.

From the Wall Street Examiner. Apparently the MBAss. (Mortgage Bankers Association) didn’t like the fact that someone in the financial blogo-wackosphere actually had the temerity to make use of… Read more
MERS And Recording – Past, Present, And Future (Pt. 3-A New System)

This is part 3 of a three part series. See also Part 1 and Part 2. The Solution The innovation of MERS into the mortgage and recording process has led to wholesale changes in mortgage… Read more
MERS And Recording – Past, Present, And Future (Pt. 2-Securitization)

This is part 2 of a three part series. See Part 1 and Part 3. The Securitization of Loans Loan Securitization is one of the key elements in mortgage lending today. The securitization of… Read more
Glimmers of Housing Hope In Mortgage Applications Data

Originally posted at The Wall Street Examiner. Purchase mortgage applications rose 6.4% last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association and major media outlets. As always, the media report… Read more
Housing Picture No Darker

This article (originally posted here) is an excerpt from the Wall Street Examiner Professional Edition Housing Update for subscribers. Follow the previous link and scroll to the end for the… Read more
Analysis of Obama’s Proposed Fannie/Freddie “Streamline Refi” Program

In the President’s speech to Congress on Thursday, Sep 8, he referenced a new program that he would initiate to assist homeowners with their housing woes. Details of the proposal have not been… Read more
The FHFA Enterprise… The Final Voyage?

In a speech at the American Mortgage Conference in Raleigh, NC this week, the director of the FHFA, Edward DeMarco, elevated Fannie and Freddie from mere GSE’s (government sponsored entities)… Read more
